Dr. Jorge Valenzuela
PRERECORDED SESSION:
From Passion to Purpose: Empowering Students with Project Based Learning+
About Jorge
Jorge Valenzuela, PhD, is a respected performance and education coach, author, and speaker at Lifelong Learning Defined. His mission is to empower educators to lead confidently and teach effectively. Dr. Valenzuela specializes in instructional innovation and action research and provides expert training in team building, core instruction, project-based learning (PBL), STEM pathways, entrepreneurship, life skills integration, and the purposeful use of artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning.
He is a recent doctoral graduate of Old Dominion University in Virginia, where his research focused on integrating computational thinking into Kā€“12 classroom instruction.
Partnering withĀ Corwin, Dr. Valenzuela helps schools systematically enhance instructional practices and adopt innovative teaching strategies, including PBL and AI-enhanced instruction. He is a published researcher and author who also hosts the Lifelong Learning Defined podcast, sharing insights and strategies to inspire and support educators.
SESSION
Introduction toĀ PBL+: Bridging Academic and Personal SuccessĀ Ā
This session helps teachers enhance the quality of project-based learning (PBL) by offering a research-backed framework and strategies for creating authentic student experiences, including the integration of generative AI tools. These approaches aim to elevate both academic and essential life skills, focusing on helping students align their interests with academic content. Additionally, this session equips educators with practical strategies for fostering student partnerships, building rapport, and cultivating a positive classroom culture.
